Tokyo

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures. During a trip to Tokyo, visitors should seek out both the bustle--like the pulsing nightlife in Shinjuku or the world-famous multidirectional intersection in Shibuya--and the calm--like the soft pink cherry blossoms in Ueno and the quiet order of an urban teahouse. Among the most popular attractions in Tokyo are the medieval shrines and temples, the sprawling public parks replete with traditional landscaped gardens, and the soaring skyscrapers and radio towers whose observation decks look out over a dazzling city, day and night. Plan your tour of Tokyo and Japan travel itinerary using our Japan itinerary builder.

Where to stay in Tokyo

Tokyo abounds with excellent places to stay, from luxury affairs to humble budget-friendly lodgings. Its glittering skyscrapers house numerous international four- and five-star hotels, both in the populous cultural hotspots of Shinjuku and in the business centers of Akasaka and Shinbashi. Meanwhile, hostels catering to the shoestring traveler lie scattered throughout the city. For a memorable, distinctly Japanese experience, seek out a ryokan, a traditional bed and breakfast with tatami floor mats and sliding screen doors.